How to Use pearlescent in a Sentence

pearlescent

adjective
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  • Then came glazed donut nails, the pearlescent chrome mani that's topped nail trends for the past year or so.
    — Elle Turner, Glamour, 14 June 2023
  • It’s made of wood and resin, and it’s painted in pearlescent paint, which changes colors like a chameleon.
    — Samantha Nobles-Block, SFChronicle.com, 8 Nov. 2020
  • When in a pinch, mist this pearlescent shimmer oil for the perfect dose of glow every time.
    — Katie Intner, Harper's BAZAAR, 30 June 2022
  • The water is crystalline, the sky is pearlescent blue, and Andrew is smiling.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 13 Oct. 2021
  • To see the Sasquatch crew tramping across a ridge, outlined against a pearlescent sky, is to grasp the fragility of their existence, and of ours.
    — Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 12 Apr. 2024
  • The walleye is named for its pearlescent eye and reflective layer of pigment that helps the fish to see and feed in dim light.
    — Jim Gilbert, Star Tribune, 13 May 2021
  • The actress also stunned with bouncy curls and pearlescent skin.
    — India Espy-Jones, Essence, 12 Jan. 2024
  • The clear, pearlescent barrel provides an easy and convenient way to keep an eye on your lead.
    — Chris Hachey, BGR, 26 May 2021
  • The most important thing is that the pigment used is an icy tone and contains pearlescent pigments to capture the light.
    — Lottie Winter, Glamour, 23 Sep. 2021
  • Dust white pearlescent shadow across your eyelids and a beige-pearlescent shadow along the crease.
    — Amy Gallo Ryan, Cosmopolitan, 1 Oct. 2015
  • The buttons have a pearlescent tortoise shell look that secured the insert nicely, too.
    — Olivia Avitt, Peoplemag, 17 Jan. 2024
  • The buttons have a pearlescent tortoise shell look that secured the insert nicely, too.
    — Olivia Avitt, Peoplemag, 14 Mar. 2023
  • The buttons, plastic with a pearlescent tint, added a nice accent to the rest of the duvet on top of doing a nice job securing the insert in place.
    — Olivia Avitt, Peoplemag, 17 Jan. 2024
  • The very first picture of her slideshow gives a clear look at these pearlescent talons, created by her go-to nail artist, Temeka Jackson.
    — Gabi Thorne, Allure, 5 July 2023
  • While Bahnsen opened her fall 2024 show with a suite of black and midnight-blue looks, the white and pearlescent pieces in her collections have long attracted those due to walk down the aisle.
    — Laura Hawkins, Vogue, 26 Mar. 2024
  • The supermodel teamed the flowy one-piece with pearlescent earrings, a tousled bun, and rosy makeup.
    — Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 4 Jan. 2024
  • The eyeshadow stick line comes in fun, bold colors ranging from deep purple to pearlescent green.
    — Good Housekeeping, 14 Aug. 2023
  • The walls were painted in a barely there pearlescent-and-matte wide horizontal stripe, pulled from the colors in the marble.
    — Christine Pittel, House Beautiful, 13 Feb. 2015
  • This pearlescent nude seamlessly transitions from beachy to bridal and looks amazing on all skin tones.
    — Lindy Segal, Harper's BAZAAR, 28 Aug. 2023
  • Then, dust a beige-pearlescent shadow (model Lucie Pustova is wearing a mix of shades nos. 2 and 3 from the same compact) along the crease to create depth.
    — Amy Gallo Ryan, Cosmopolitan, 1 Oct. 2015
  • To achieve a donut-esque mani at home, just top your favorite shades with a pearlescent top coat or try out these chrome-y polishes for a similar look.
    — Ava Darrin, ELLE, 30 July 2022
  • For the ceremony, Stause wore a floor-length, pearlescent white gown by Gemeli Power and heeled sandals, and carried a bouquet of white roses.
    — Mackenzie Schmidt, Peoplemag, 15 May 2023
  • Oppo The gold version has this lovely pearlescent effect.
    — Ron Amadeo, Ars Technica, 29 Aug. 2023
  • Trick of the trade: To make a face appear younger, Jacob mixes a tiny drop of pearlescent pigment into foundation for a dewy, glowing finish.
    — Jamie Rosen, Town & Country, 20 Nov. 2013
  • In June, the trendsetter introduced a fruity twist to the classic French manicure, swapping out white tips and a pearlescent base with strawberry shades of pink.
    — Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 19 Aug. 2023
  • Add a pretty pearlescent glow to your routine with this shimmery pencil from Urban Decay.
    — Sam Peters, ELLE, 31 Dec. 2022
  • Yes, her grooming was immaculate, right down to the pearlescent French manicure with its coffin tips.
    — New York Times, 3 Aug. 2022
  • Rihanna became an earth goddess with pearlescent blue lips and eye shadow.
    — Hannah Kirshner Bon Duke, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2023
  • The 9-shade highlighter is a limited edition launch, replacing glitter (which is facing a ban in the EU) for a superfine pearlescent finish.
    — India Espy-Jones, Essence, 29 Mar. 2024
  • Reflective finishes bring a subtle, pearlescent glow to a room.
    — Christine Pittel, House Beautiful, 9 June 2011

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